On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 vs Puma Electrify Nitro 4

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

€115

Puma Electrify Nitro 4

€110

Quick verdict

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

€115

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (55 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

Puma Electrify Nitro 4

€110

The better pick if you want:

To spend $5 less
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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On Cloudsurfer Trail 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Puma Electrify Nitro 4· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

CushioningAffordability

Cushioning
35 mmTop 47%
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
230 gTop 5%
285 gTop 46%
Grip
2 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
10 mm
Affordability
$115Top 15%
$110Top 14%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 vs Puma Electrify Nitro 4

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Essentials

€115

€110

July 2025

December 2024

230 g

285 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Moderate and mixed trails

Mixed trail surfaces

Trail running, varied terrain runs, road-to-trail transitions

Trail running on varied surfaces and terrains

Cushioning

8 mm

10 mm

34.5 mm

35 mm

26.5 mm

25 mm

CloudTec Phase® with Helion™ superfoam for smooth transition and shock absorption

NITROFOAM™ and PROFOAM LITE cushioning

Grip & protection

Missiongrip™ rubber with updated lug geometry for traction and stability

PUMAGRIP ATR rubber for multi-surface traction

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On the terrain

How On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 vs Puma Electrify Nitro 4 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2							45
Puma Electrify Nitro 4							57

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

On Cloudsurfer Trail 287

Cushioning30/40
Lightness32/35
Smooth roll25/25

Puma Electrify Nitro 474

Cushioning31/40
Lightness18/35
Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 vs Puma Electrify Nitro 4?

For value comparison: The On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 ($115) provides premium features compared to the Puma Electrify Nitro 4 ($110). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 or the Puma Electrify Nitro 4?

The On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 is newer: it came out in July 2025, and the Puma Electrify Nitro 4 in December 2024.

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Better than On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 at:

A higher overall score (98 vs 78)
To spend $3 less
More cushioning (40 vs 34.5 mm heel stack)

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$119+$4Score 69−9

Better than On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 at:

Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2 mm)

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Joma TR-7

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$120+$5Score 85+7

Better than On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 78)
More cushioning (38 vs 34.5 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2 mm)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Puma Electrify Nitro 4· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

CushioningAffordability

Cushioning
35 mmTop 47%
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
230 gTop 5%
285 gTop 46%
Grip
2 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
10 mm
Affordability
$115Top 15%
$110Top 14%

Pick a ground

Average

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

Puma Electrify Nitro 4

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 vs Puma Electrify Nitro 4

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

Puma Electrify Nitro 4

Quick verdict

Spec profile